Eat & Watch

I’ve never been a fan of traditional black and white cookies. The kind that are soft and sponge-like with black and white icing on top. They just don’t contain enough chocolate for my liking, and I like a bit of crunch in my cookies. I do, however, enjoy a good chocolate chip cookie. These are …

One of the best things I learned in culinary school was how to feel more confident making dough from scratch. Whether I’m making biscuits, scones, or pies, homemade dough no longer intimidates me like it used to. Homemade crust is a game-changer when making pie, especially when it’s a chocolate crust! Inspired by the movie The …

Two words: baby watermelon. Okay, so these adorable tiny green oval globes aren’t actually red and sweet on the inside. They’re Mexican sour gherkins, which are essentially honorary cucumbers. However, these cute little sour gherkins are often referred to as “mini watermelons” or “cucamelons,” and they look just like watermelons on the outside. When I found …

When planning out a trip to the Catskills, I knew I wanted to devote an evening by the fire making s’mores and gazing at the stars. Instead of using the boxed graham crackers like always, this time I decided to make graham crackers from scratch. Yes, more work, but the extra effort is always worth …

In true Nancy Meyers fashion, Something’s Gotta Give (2003) makes me want to move to a Hampton’s house with a large stunning kitchen, eat fresh market vegetables, and make pancakes at midnight. Meyers is known for making movies with gorgeous homes and kitchens, and Something’s Gotta Give is no exception. In this movie, an older …

If you want to see Robin Williams showcasing his comedic chops, Good Morning, Vietnam is the movie to see. Good Morning, Vietnam is a 1987 military comedy-drama set in 1965 during the Vietnam War. Robin Williams is radio DJ Adrian Cronauer who is sent to Saigon to work for Armed Forces Radio Service. Cronauer lives …